April 21st ‘Country House Larder’ – a day of Foraging, Woodland Walks and Bluebell Appreciation at Ashbrook House.

Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership and Ashbrook Estate have come together to deliver this exciting heritage event -a mixture of natural and cultural heritage with living history activities from the 1600 era.

Come along to learn more about this historic house and family that helped shape the Faughan Valley area. Meet characters from the past while you enjoy a guided tour of the house. Explore the estate with the help of expert foragers who will help you recognise food for free from the woodlands and gardens.
Try your hand at heritage skills such as basket weaving and wood turning and children can enjoy nature activities in the woods. Lastly all are invited to enjoy the sights, smells and tastes at the cookery demonstrations with chefs using foraged and home grown produce.

THE FAUGHAN VALLEY

From stunning scenery to ancient treasures, family fun to welcoming country hospitality, why not discover the Faughan Valley for yourself. Read more about Faughan Valley 10 mins from Derry-Londonderry Here

FROM THE WALLS TO THE WILD

With the UK City of Culture Derry~Londonderry so close, it just couldn’t be easier to mix and match the cosmopolitan buzz of the city with fabulous days out in the beautiful natural world on its doorstep.Ten minutes from the City lies the stunning Faughan Valley with a wealth of woodlands, river valleys and ancient monuments to explore.

DERRY~LONDONDERRY UK CITY OF CULTURE

Derry~Londonderry won the inaugural UK City of Culture accolade for 2013. The UK City of Culture unleashed the talent of a City renowned for its artists. The Cultural Programme reflected the identity of the City and its people.